A full-day culinary journey through the flavours of Istanbul — from a traditional Turkish breakfast to a sunset dinner cruise on the Bosphorus, tasting the city's markets, street food and sweets across two continents. Led by an expert local foodie guide, ready for your agency to resell.
Turkish cuisine is one of the world's great food cultures, and there is no better way to understand Istanbul than to eat your way across it. This full-day guided food tour moves from a lavish Turkish breakfast through the Spice Bazaar, a historic lunch table and the legendary street food of Eminönü, then across the Bosphorus for tea, a sunset dinner cruise and the famous sweets of Kadıköy. Along the way an expert local guide shares the stories, history and traditions behind every dish.
Built for the travel trade, the tour is completely flexible and can be customised to your client's tastes and dietary needs — vegetarian, vegan, halal and allergy-friendly options are all available. Resell it exactly as it is or tailor the stops, pace and inclusions, private or seat-in-coach, delivered under your brand with confidential net rates on request and no public pricing.
A full day of flavours, from a morning bakery to a Bosphorus dinner cruise and sweets on the Asian side.
Start the day the Turkish way, with a generous breakfast (kahvaltı) at a beloved neighbourhood bakery — freshly baked breads and flaky pastries alongside a spread of olives, local cheeses, honey, clotted cream and homemade jams, all washed down with endless glasses of çay. It's the perfect delicious introduction to Turkish food culture.
Dive into the exotic aromas and vibrant colours of the 350-year-old Spice Bazaar, wandering its bustling aisles to sample spices, dried fruits, nuts and Turkish delight (lokum) straight from the vendors. It's a feast for every sense and a hands-on lesson in the ingredients at the heart of Turkish cuisine.
Settle in for a hearty lunch at a historic restaurant, savouring classic Turkish dishes — sizzling kebabs, a colourful table of mezes and slow-cooked stews — served with fresh-baked bread and aromatic tea, as your guide shares the story behind every plate.
Hit the buzzing streets of Eminönü, where vendors line the waterfront with Istanbul's greatest street food. Taste local icons — simit (sesame-crusted bread rings), köfte (grilled meatballs) and börek (savoury pastries) — soaking up the vibrant energy of the city's oldest trading quarter.
Pause for a leisurely break at a traditional çay bahçesi (tea garden), sipping fragrant Turkish tea from delicate tulip-shaped glasses while taking in stunning views of the Bosphorus and Istanbul's iconic skyline — the city's favourite way to slow down.
As the light turns golden, board a Bosphorus dinner cruise and glide between two continents. Dine on a spread of Turkish mezes, seafood specialities and desserts while the illuminated palaces, bridges and minarets drift past — the most memorable table in Istanbul.
Cross to the lively Asian side and finish on a sweet note in Kadıköy's famous food market, indulging in decadent baklava, gooey künefe and traditional Turkish ice cream (dondurma). Afterwards, relax as you're transferred back to your hotel — full, happy and with unforgettable memories of a day eating through Istanbul.
A sensible default — fully configurable when we build your net rate.
Fully customisable to your client's tastes and dietary needs — vegetarian, vegan, halal and allergy-friendly options are all available. Tell us their preferences and we'll build the perfect day.
The practical details your team needs to sell and brief with confidence.
Both. It can be operated fully private for your client — perfect for couples, families and food lovers — or as a seat-in-coach group departure. You choose the format per booking, and it is delivered under your brand.
Yes. Every tasting and meal on the itinerary — breakfast, market samples, lunch, street food, the dinner cruise and desserts — is included, along with the guide, transfers and the crossing to the Asian side. Alcoholic drinks are available on request.
Absolutely. The tour is fully flexible and we cater to vegetarian, vegan, halal and allergy-specific needs — just share your client's preferences and we'll tailor the day accordingly.
Yes — a sunset dinner cruise along the Bosphorus, with Turkish mezes, seafood and desserts, is a highlight of the tour and included in the program.
Become a partner and send us your brief with dates, group size and dietary needs, and we reply with a costed, ready-to-sell proposal on confidential net rates — with no public pricing.
Give your clients a full day of Istanbul's flavours — markets, street food and a Bosphorus dinner cruise — with net rates and one accountable local team on the ground.
